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From the Politics of Aristotle

(Greek philosopher, 384322 B.C.)

A TYRANT must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side.